White on Fisher: Hope he hangs around

Titans Coach Jeff Fisher seems to have gained as many critics in the wake of an 0-5 start as he gained admirers last year when his team started 10-0 and finished 13-3.

Running back LenDale White gave Fisher an endorsement this week.

“I’ve been here with Jeff, I’ve got a lot of respect for Jeff and I don’t want to see Jeff go,” White said.

Some of the blame for this season’s start has been focused on complacency. Fans and critics question whether a shakeup at Baptist Sports Park is needed.

White said that while Fisher has utilized the same coaching methods for years, they have worked.

“He knows how to win in this league,” said White, a fourth-year pro. “Everything that we’re doing is the right way. He’s a good person when he needs to get you to do what he needs. He expects you to be a man about your situation. He puts you in position to make a play and he wants you to make a play. If he puts you in a bad position, he’s going to take responsibility. But he expects you to do the same.”

Fisher is in his 15th full season as head coach of the Titans. He holds the franchise record for wins (133) and is the active NFL leader in coaching tenure with one team. He has taken the Titans to the playoffs six times in the last 10 seasons, including two AFC championship games (1999, 2002) and one Super Bowl (XXXIV).

Still, some fans respond to his resume with, “What have you done for us lately?”